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MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010
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Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
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Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Alan Unger and Tammy Baney; also
present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County
Administrator; Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; and three other citizens. No
representatives of the media were in attendance.
Chair Luke opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
1. Before the Board was Citizen Input.
Mike Schiel of the Fair Association and Fair Board, spoke briefly about what is
going on at the Fair & Expo Center. Things are going much better than in past
years, with good cooperation. They are looking at solar options for the
buildings to save money and be more ‘green’, and are planning for the annual
County Fair.
Commissioner Unger asked that discussions take place regarding a five or ten
year plan for the Fairgrounds and the general area. Mr. Schiel said that there is
a lot of land around the Center, but much of it is impacted by the Airport and
public lands. There have been conversations about using the parking lot grassy
areas for sporting events, but it is too rough for those uses.
Commissioner Unger would like to see the area developed in an optimal way,
with lodging and other amenities. Mr. Schiel stated that the Board is worried
about using the reserve fund for operations; their accountant feels that it should
be much larger than it already is, as it will be costly when equipment and
structures need replacement.
Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Business Meeting Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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